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Los Angeles Times

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Preschool, transitional kindergarten deliver big: 11 months ahead in reading, 8 in math

Children who were part of California's transitional kindergarten expansion scored ahead on reading and math in third and fourth grades, researchers found.

California · 15d

KTVU FOX 2

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Test scores rose in California, but there is still work to be done

While test scores in math, science, and reading are showing progress, California students remain below pre-pandemic levels—a baseline that was already falling short of state proficiency standards. An education expert joins Mornings on 2 to look beyond basic recovery and break down what real growth in state schools will require.

California · 15d
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MaxPreps

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MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 24 Edna Karr wins 35th straight game with 48-14 rout of Chalmette

One of the biggest games of the week takes place in Southern California as No. 19 Mater Dei (Santa Ana) hosts Orange Lutheran (Orange) on Friday. Mater Dei has bounced back with two straight wins after consecutive losses against No. 7 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.) and No. 2 Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita).

Southern California, CA · 14d
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hoodline.com

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Grossmont Schools Bring Back All 9 Librarians After Year-Long Fight

Grossmont Union High School District has agreed to bring back all nine of its teacher librarians for the 2027-28 school year, closing out more than a year of turmoil that began when the East County district eliminated the positions and touched off lawsuits, union grievances and accusations of political retaliation against LGBTQ+ supporters.

California · 15d
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piedmontexedra.com

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9 California universities rank among top 100 in the world

Six University of California campuses and three private California universities were listed as among the top 100 universities in the world, according to the 2027 World University rankings. The rankings evaluate five main factors — teaching, research, the economic footprint of that research and international staff, students and research collaborations...

California · 24d

sanbenito.com

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High school district appoints Elaine Zuniga Galdos as new superintendent

Hollister High alumna and longtime employee of the San Benito High School District Elaine Zuniga Galdos has been named the district’s new superintendent. The SBHSD board of trustees unanimously appointed Galdos to the new position on Oct. 13. She will take over the superintendent’s post from Dr. Shawn Tennenbaum as of Feb. 1, 2027.

Hollister, CA · 18d

therecord.media

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California warns all public school students of data stolen in contractor breach

A cyberattack on a contractor for California’s Department of Education (CDE) exposed troves of sensitive information covering all children enrolled in public schools over the last three years. The CDE released multiple statements over the last week warning the state’s students that assessment contractor Educational Testing Service (ETS) suffered...

California · 17d

ijpr.org

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New immigrant student enrollment has taken a nosedive in California schools

Across California, the number of new immigrant students or “newcomers” in their first three years in the U.S. has fallen sharply over the past two years. The drop follows an abrupt decrease in border crossings in early 2025 amid changes in federal immigration policy. The decline has been...

California · 17d

LAist

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Newsom’s dilemma: Join or spurn new federal school choice program

Before he heads out the door, Gov. Gavin Newsom must decide whether California will join 31 states in a new multibillion-dollar school choice program.

California · 15d

CBS Sacramento

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McGeorge law students break down California ballot measures to help voters make informed decisions

Students at UOP's McGeorge School of Law spent the semester examining the statewide propositions on the November ballot, researching their potential effects and compiling their findings into a 268-page report available online.

California · 15d

actionnewsnow.com

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Hacker accesses state testing system, personal information on public school students possibly exposed

California state education officials say a hacker was able to access a state testing system that is operated by ETS. The data breach could impact students who were enrolled in public schools over the past three years, with exposed records possibly including names, birth dates, addresses, and disability status.

California · 16d

EdSource

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California expands College Corps service program to 54 campuses

California’s College Corps program, which partners student workers with nonprofits and campuses in exchange for tuition and living assistance, has expanded to 54 colleges and universities in the state, the Newsom administration announced Wednesday. Since the program started four years ago, more than 10,000 fellows have worked with educational institutions and community organizations in exchange for financial assistance.  The new partner institutions include: UC... read more

California · 16d

piedmontexedra.com

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School Board approves new math pathways for secondary schools

The Board of Education approved a plan on Oct. 14 to update the middle and high school math pathways starting in 2027, moving the district away from its current Integrated Math approach and returning to an “Algebra I – Geometry – Algebra II” pathway that could start as early as seventh grade or as late as ninth grade. PUSD last adopted a secondary math curriculum in 2014-15; curriculum reviews typically take place at the district-level based on a seven-year cycle, according to the district.

California · 16d

calschoolnews.org

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California School Dashboard Brings Good News, Warning Signs

The California Department of Education (CDE) released the 2026 California School Dashboard last week, showing improvement across nearly every major statewide measure. But one critical area continues to lag – academic proficiency. First, the good news:. The statewide graduation rate climbed to 87.9%, the highest level in the past...

California · 17d

rcoe.us

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More Riverside County Students Claim CalKIDS Funds for College Than Any Other County in California

RIVERSIDE – In 2024, the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) launched an online dashboard tracking CalKIDS scholarship enrollment at all 515 public schools in the county as part of Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Edwin Gomez’s Financial Literacy Initiative, first launched in 2021. According to the...

Riverside County, CA · 18d

foxla.com

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First Star college prep program for foster youth included in California budget

The California state budget has included First Star College Prep for the fourth consecutive year to fund university-based academies for foster youth. The program supports foster middle school students with long-term preparation aimed at building successful careers. For children in foster care, attending college can often feel out of reach....

California · 16d

The 74

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School Test Scores Up, but Progress Slows in California K-12 Classes

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s K-12 student test scores improved slightly in almost all categories last year, but progress slowed following a post-pandemic surge, according to state data released today. “It’s slow but steady improvement,” said Linda Darling-Hammond, president of the State Board of Education. “It suggests […]

California · 17d

SFGate

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New limits on bachelors degrees worry California community colleges

Gov. Gavin Newsom last month signed laws that will place new limits on how many bachelor's degree programs California's community colleges can offer, with stricter caps for districts with lower graduation and transfer rates. But a key part of the overhaul remains unresolved: It's unclear where each district will fall...

California · 19d

MaxPreps

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California high school football: CIF Week 10 schedule, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders

The 2026 California high school football season continues this week. Here's what you need to know heading into and during this weekend's prep football slate in The Golden State.

California · 17d

sierranewsonline.com

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Student Data Breach: California Families Begin Receiving Notices

Current and former public school students may be affected; two years of free identity-protection services are available. Families throughout California are beginning to receive notices that student information was accessed and copied during a data breach involving Educational Testing Service, the organization that supports the state’s public school testing programs.

California · 17d